A Quieter Way to Sell in 2026—from “The House Whisperer”
For Clients Whose Lives Are Public—but Their Sales Aren’t
Good morning,
For more than 20 years, I’ve been quietly selling upper–bracket homes for some of the most visible people in the Washington region. No social media. No “just listed” blasts. Just private conversations, targeted outreach, and results.
Over the last week, a number of clients have started calling me “The House Whisperer,” pointing to my long‑standing reputation for a quiet, thoughtful approach to real estate for both buyers and sellers. I didn’t come up with the name, but it does describe how I’ve always chosen to work for the last 20 years.
So in 2026, I’m formalizing what I’ve done for decades: a discreet advisory role where I design and run whisper‑only campaigns for exceptional properties and the exceptional people who own them. It’s not a new strategy; it’s simply a clearer way to describe the way my practice already operates.
What that means in practice:
Your home is never used as Social Media content or in the headlines of the local or national press.
Communication happens directly with me via phone or text, and, when appropriate, through encrypted channels like Signal and WhatsApp.
Buyers are curated through long‑standing personal and professional relationships in Washington, New York, the Southeast US, and London, UK– not through public feeds and open houses.
If you’re thinking about a move this year – or you simply want to understand how a whisper‑only campaign would work for your situation – reply to this email or text me, and we’ll set up a confidential conversation.
Warmly,
Jim Bell
202-607-4000
